Standard Common Name

Crested Oyster Goby

Identification

The Crested Oyster Goby is an elongate fish that has a pronounced dorsal ridge on the head and bulbous ‘cheeks’. It is grey, brown or black (males are usually darker than females) with red and blue bands and spots.

Size range

It grows to about 10 cm in length.

Distribution

The species is endemic to Australia, occurring from northern Queensland to southern New South Wales.

The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.